I don't write too much posts here, but I said that I will share my MOCs with you :) So, here's my newest model:

It's a forest machine, used to transport delimbed logs outside of the forest.

I tried to add some playability to the model, so it is possible to load and unload logs.

Overall view:

Loading logs:

And we're going out from the forest:

More forest machines on their way ;)

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Edited July 30, 200915 yr by TheBrickster

Very cool. I like the technique used on the chopped trees

Very cool! Excellent detail. How strong is it? Will the loading arm come apart with a slight touch? I'm curious how the "hydraulic" rams expand and retract.

Very cool! Excellent detail. How strong is it?

Thank you :)

The strenght of the arm depends on the friction between 1/2 pin and bar 4L. As you can see on the picture, it can lift one log ;)

Will the loading arm come apart with a slight touch? I'm curious how the "hydraulic" rams expand and retract.

Well, the biggest problem with building hydraulics elements in minifig scale is that you mostly need to choose between functionality or look. It took the second. Each cylinder is made from pin connector, 1/2 pin, bar 4L and hinge piece. When the cylinder is retracted, it remains in one piece, because bar 4L goes trough the pin connector and connects to hinge piece. But when you extend the cylinder, bar 4L goes out of the hinge piece, and cylinder needs to be put in place to look good. I know that's cheating, but as I said, in this model I preffer look ;)

Logs are great, front part of the forwarder is great, but the crane...fantastic!

That's an absolutely awesome MOC, M_longer!

I really it!

It looks absolutely realistic and very detailed!

It could well be an official Lego set - then I immediately would buy it!

Very, very well done!

Klaus-Dieter

Wow! This is quite impressive. I'm very glad you went with realism instead of playability. I like the tractor, but the trainer and crane is the real beauty. This just begs to be part of a railroad layout. I'll be eagerly awaiting your other logging vehicles.

Looks like I've got to go add a crane to my light logging truck.

Thank you :)

The strenght of the arm depends on the friction between 1/2 pin and bar 4L. As you can see on the picture, it can lift one log ;)

Well, the biggest problem with building hydraulics elements in minifig scale is that you mostly need to choose between functionality or look. It took the second. Each cylinder is made from pin connector, 1/2 pin, bar 4L and hinge piece. When the cylinder is retracted, it remains in one piece, because bar 4L goes trough the pin connector and connects to hinge piece. But when you extend the cylinder, bar 4L goes out of the hinge piece, and cylinder needs to be put in place to look good. I know that's cheating, but as I said, in this model I preffer look ;)

Very cool. Thanks for the clarification. Very impressive.